UPDATE: Cancelled Endangered Silver Advisory - Belton Police Department

Michael W. Boydston

The Belton Police Department has cancelled an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing adult incident that occurred at 17065 South 71st Highway, Belton, MO at 6:43 PM on 12/23/2016.

The endangered SILVER advisory missing adult was:

Michael W. Boydston, a white, male, age 62, hgt 5'09", 165 lbs, gray hair, blue eyes, wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans and a gray jacket with black hoodie.

Diagnosed Medical Condition(s): Low cognitive ability

Brief circumstances regarding the Cancelled Endangered Silver Person incident :

Subject has been located safe.

Obituary - Farrell E. "Gene" Patton

Farrell E. "Gene" Patton of rural Hume passed away Monday, December 26th at his home, he was 90. 

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, December 30th at the West Liberty United Methodist Church. 

Burial will be in the Underwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church. 

The family suggests contributions to West Liberty United Methodist Church or Heartland Hospice.

Obituary - Larry Kent Allen

Larry Kent Allen 

Larry Kent Allen was born on January 5, 1944, in Fort Scott, KS, to Ruth and T.J. Allen and went home to join family on Christmas Day 2016. Larry's childhood was spent in Richards, MO, where he graduated from high school in May of 1962. 

After graduating, he started working at Key Work Clothes and continued to live in Richards, MO, until he married his grade school love, Rosalita Williams, on May 15, 1964. They were happily married for 52 years living in Ft. Scott, KS. 

Following his time at Keys Work Clothes, he decided to pursue his love of construction by working at Allen's Construction where he found his nitch in life as a heavy equipment operator. After working there for several years, he went to work as a dragline operator for area coal companies. During this time, he became one of the best heavy equipment operators in this part of the country. In 1992 he decided to start his own backhoe business, which became Larry Allen's Backhoe Service. After many successful years, he then retired in 2014. Larry was a selfless man that cared about many, and would help anyone at any given time. He along with his wife, Rosalita, and family enjoyed motorcycle trips, camping adventures, four wheeling, tractor pulling, boating, and in later years the coffee shops. Larry was best known to be able to build and fix anything, and his ability to gain love and trust of anyone who met him. Larry will be sadly missed here on earth, but will be watching over all of us for years to come. His advice to you would be to enjoy every moment, love your family and friends, and not to stress out over the small things.

He will be missed by his wife, Rosalita of the home; three children Kevin Allen, of Fort Scott, Kim Krokroskia and husband Sean, of Fort Scott, Kacie Aikin and husband Kent, of Fort Scott; 8 grandchildren, Maddi Thorpe and husband Jason, Jocie Allen, Taylor, Gracie, and Lanie Krokroskia, Kyndal, Kaylee, and Kently Aikin. Also his brother Rick Allen and wife Teresa, his sister Johnna Ann Fowler and husband Rusty, and sister-in-law Alice Allen. He has now joined his father and mother, T.J. and Ruth Allen, brothers, T.J (Jay) Allen, Fred Allen, Teddy Ray, and a sister Pat Nichols.

Rev. Dr. Jared Witt will conduct funeral services at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2016, at The First Presbyterian Church of Fort Scott. Burial will follow in the East Liberty Cemetery, Stotesbury, MO. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guest-book at cheneywitt.com.

Ferguson Bail Bonds Attempt to locate

WANTED ON WARRANT out of Cass and Henry counties, Lee's Summit, Grain Valley and Pleasant Hill!

SETH David Keith GATES

Residence: Pleasant Hill, MO

Any information provided that will assist us in locating Gates will be kept strictly confidential.. If you know the whereabouts of this man please call  (816) 510-6815 - (816) 510-4262

Obituary - John Benjamin Byers

John Benjamin Byers

John Benjamin Byers, 84, of Nevada passed away on December 25, 2016, following a courageous struggle with Parkinson’s disease.

He was born on June 29, 1932, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Steven Benjamin and Rose Ann Overby Byers and graduated from Carthage High School in 1950. He married the love of his life Saundra June King on July 20, 1958, in Carthage.

John served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War from 1951 to 1954. He served his state as an officer of the Missouri Highway Patrol for 29 years. He spent the first half of his career in Branson, then moved to Nevada in 1972 after being promoted to the rank of sergeant. He retired in 1987.

Affectionately known as “Big John” to some and “Sarge” to others, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and fishing. Growing up in the Great Depression and losing his father at an early age, he knew the meaning of hard times. So he made it his priority to be thrifty and a good provider, which he always was. He had a story for every occasion and was never at a loss for commentary on any subject.

John is survived by his daughter Becky (Donny) and sons Steve (Anita) and Scott (Jennifer), grandchildren Matthew (Kendra), Alyssa (Kurt), John David, Sarah and Emily all of the Nevada area, sister Rose Conner of Carthage, sister-in-law Gail Orr (Dave) of Joplin, niece Cristy Bruton (Randy) of Carthage and nephew Rick King of Carthage. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Saundra.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 29, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28.



The family suggests memorial contributions to the Vernon County Youth Fair in Nevada, Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City or to the charity of your choice.

Obituary - Charles S. Markley, Jr.

Charles S. Markley, Jr., 77 of Drexel, Missouri passed away December 26, 2016 at his home in Drexel. Cremation, followed by private family graveside services, with military honors, in Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009). 

Contributions are suggested to a veterans organization of your choice. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Charles Sidney Markely, Jr. was born October 26, 1939 in Beaumont, Texas to Charles, Sr. and Ona Mae (Harris) Markley. Charles, or “Cholly” as he was known to family, graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas, and a Master’s Degree from Texas A&M. He served his country in the US Airforce during the Vietnam War, working diligently to program all the computer equipment. After his honorable discharge he continued his computer programming career along with a variety of other jobs until retirement. Charles loved to garden and enjoyed the outdoors. He was a simple man of simple means. He described himself as “just a happy old man.” His philosophy on life was, “you can be happy, if ya ‘unt to!”

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Keith, and sister Shelly. He is survived by his very special and dear friend Janice Ballard of the home in Drexel, sister Sue Champlin of Fort Worth, TX, Daughter Laura Savery of Maine, granddaughters Claire and Emma Savery, nephew Stephen Champlin, and niece Merilee Peterson.

Obituary - Constance “Connie” Laverne Watters

Constance “Connie” L. Watters, 92 of Butler, Missouri passed away December 27, 2016 at Bates County Memorial Hospital. Cremation, with family memorial services at a later date. 

Arrangements under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Constance “Connie” Laverne Watters was born August 16, 1924 in Chicago, IL to Anthony and Anna Bolke. She grew up in the Chicago area where she met her husband of 50 years, Lee Watters. Lee’s work with General Mills took them to Lodi, CA where Connie quickly developed a love for the area and the mountains. Connie also loved her jigsaw puzzles, often saying, they kept her mind sharp. She enjoyed helping others and socializing, making sure she always looked nice and that her make-up was always done. Life was good for Connie if she had her candy and soda pop.

Connie was preceded in death by her husband Lee Watters, daughters Darlene and Linda, along with all ten of her siblings. She is survived by her son Ken Watters and wife Debra of Lodi, CA, daughter Patty Phillips and husband Dave of Eldorado Springs, MO, daughter Sandra Watters of Washington, eight grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.

Obituary - Marieann C. Gibson

Marieann C. Gibson, 55 of Archie, Missouri passed away

December 18, 2016 at Research Medical Center. A visitation will be held 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Wednesday, December 28, 2016 and memorial to follow on Thursday, December 29th at 10:30 AM at Archie United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society go to https://donate3.cancer.org/

Marieann was born August 31, 1961 in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri to Edward & Colette (Francois) Harcharik. She will be remembered for her smile and welcoming spirit. Marieann loved working in the local Archie business because she loved to make people feel special. She loved customer service work. Marieann loved cooking, gardening and loved to be with her children and grandchildren whom she was very proud.

Survivors include: parents, Edward & Colette Harcharik, Archie, Missouri; son & daughter-in-law, Jeremy & Heather Pettet, Archie, Missouri; daughters, Nicole Cooper, Archie, Missouri, Lacy Gibson, Archie, Missouri; brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael & Dubby Harcharik, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Gerald & Kathleen Harcharik, Blue Springs, Missouri; sister & brother-in-law, Patricia & Milton Wall, Archie, Missouri; grandchildren, Mariah Cooper, Taylor Pettet, Lanee Cooper, Chloe Cooper, Brody Cooper and Maverick Pettet and many nieces and nephews.